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 Croplands has showcased the Vortex sprayer in Horsham, Victoria, this week. Photo: Mark Saunders.
MACHINERY

Croplands' latest sprayer on show at Horsham

The 9400L Vortex sprayer has been unveiled at the Wimmera Machinery Field Days in Horsham, Victoria

06 March 2024

 The national sheep flock is set to decline, says MLA. Picture Mark Saunders.
SHEEP

National sheep flock set to decline

Australian sheep flock set to drop 2.9 per cent to 76.5 million in 2024.

04 March 2024

 Sundew Professional Solutions’ ANTagonistPRO can be rapidly applied over large surface areas by farm equipment equipped with boom sprays.  Photo: Sundew Professional Solutions.
CROPPING

Aussie solution to stamp out fire ants

ANTagonistPRO polymer enhanced insecticide spray was developed to combat red imported fire ants.

04 March 2024

 Kubota's new RTV-X1130 side-by-side has an 1830mm long tray with 550kg load capacity. Image courtesy Kubota.
MACHINERY

New Kubota UTV has more cargo space

Kubota has added more space and flexibility to the tray of its latest RTV-X1130.

04 March 2024

 Autumn is likely to be warmer and drier than average according to the Bureau of Meteorology's latest long-range forecast. Image courtesy BOM.
AGRIBUSINESS

Warmer days and nights more likely for autumn

The Bureau of Meteorology expects autumn to be warmer and drier than average for most of Australia.

04 March 2024

Research Report - March 2024 - Self Propelled Sprayers
ISSUES

Research Report - March 2024 - Self Propelled Sprayers

Read this archived issue of Farming Ahead's Research Report printed edition in your web browser.

01 March 2024

 The succession crisis in farming will be a big issue as baby boomers head into retirement, says data specialist Simon Kuestenmacher. Photo credit: Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock.
AGRIBUSINESS

Labour shortages set to worsen

One of the world's top data specialists said labour shortages will get worse over the next decade.

01 March 2024

 Episode 3 says meeting emissions targets can be helped by breeding more productive livestock. Chart courtesy Episode 3.
CROPPING

The emissions pathway is clear

Episode 3 says more productive livestock can help manage greenhouse gas emissions.

01 March 2024

 Case IH's Steiger Quadtrac 715 is now available in Australia. Photo courtesy Case IH.
MACHINERY

Case IH's 527kW Steiger Quadtrac now available in Australia

Case IH's flagship Steiger 715 Quadtrac tractor is now available in Australia.

01 March 2024

 John Deere's new 9RX series tractors peak at 610kW or 830hp. Image courtesy John Deere.
MACHINERY

Latest John Deere tractor range peaks at 610kW

John Deere's MY25 new products include the 9RX 830 tractor punching out 610kW (830hp).

01 March 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Seed Terminator: weeds meet their final harvest

By driving weed populations down, many farms are now achieving outcomes that challenge traditional assumptions about water use efficiency

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Drones (July 2026)

With drones becoming more prevalent in Australian agricultural operations, this month’s Research Report looks at the latest drone technology and applications for both broadacre farming and livestock enterprises.

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Research Report: Auto Drafters (June 2026)

This month's Research Report includes an in-depth look at five popular sheep auto drafters complemented by several Case Studies of producers using the drafters to improve their livestock management.

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Research Report: High Horsepower Tracked Tractors (May 2026)

Kondinin Group researchers Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have inspected some of the latest high-horsepower, articulated, fixed-frame and twin-tracked tractors for this month's Research Report. It's all about getting power to the ground.

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Research Report: Mother Bins (April 2026)

Mother bins are an important part of on-farm grain logistics. This Research Report details 10 brands including locally-made and imported models with capacities up to 300 tonnes.